Assistant Financial Accountant
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £43,000+Agile Working (1 day remote)
30 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
Overview
We are seeking an organised, detail‑focused Assistant Financial Accountant, ideally studying towards CIMA or ACCA (Finalist level preferred), to support the Finance Manager and wider finance function in delivering accurate, timely reporting across multiple entities.
A background in practice would be highly advantageous, bringing strong experience in financial statements, controls, audit preparation and multi‑entity reporting.
This role plays a key part in month‑end and year‑end processes, statutory reporting, VATpliance, audit support and ongoing improvements to financial systems and processes.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Month‑End & Year‑End Reporting
2. Support the Finance Manager in monitoring and delivering month‑end and year‑end timetables.
3. Prepare draft financial statements for central and subsidiary entities.
4. Produceprehensive working papers and management information.
Financial Control & Reporting
5. Undertake month‑end control procedures for subsidiarypanies, including:Bank reconciliationsControl account reviewsProduction of monthly management information
6. Support the development of enhanced financial reporting across the organisation.
7. Assist with financial analysis to inform decision‑making and strategy.
Audit &pliance
8. Support the Finance Manager in responding to external audit queries.
9. Conduct internal audits as directed by senior finance leadership.
10. Prepare and submit VAT and other tax returns as required.
11. Maintain and update standard operating procedures for key financial processes.
Banking & Financial Processing
12. Undertake payment calculations and distributions relating to iing funds and donations.
13. Support improvements in banking processes, including training where required.
14. Assist with streamlining and consolidating banking arrangements across departments or entities.
Other Responsibilities
15. Support wider finance team projects and take on ad‑hoc duties as required.
16. Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial systems, processes and controls.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
17. Studying CIMA or ACCA (Finalist level desirable)
18. Strong technical accounting experience, ideally across multi‑entity environments.
19. Proven experience in month‑end processing, reconciliations and financial reporting.
20. Confident liaising with external auditors and non‑finance stakeholders.
21. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines.
22. VAT knowledge and general tax awareness (charity / not‑for‑profit exposure advantageous but not required).
23. Ability to build strong working relationships and work proactively within a team.
Benefits
24. 6% Pension match
25. Medicash
26. Cycle to work scheme
27. Agile working
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